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Dec 22, 2023

Chiefs Destroy Jets in Kansas City

Dec. 22, 1963 - Lenny Dawson threw 4 touchdown passes today to lead the Chiefs to a 48-0 rout of the New York Jets in an AFL game played...

Dec 14, 2023

Last Game Played at Polo Grounds is Jets Loss

Dec. 14, 1963 - The end came quietly at 4:36 p.m. today for the grand dame, the Polo Grounds. She was 72. The scoreboard lights atop the...

Dec 10, 2023

Namath Suspended from Crimson Tide Football Team

Dec. 10, 1963 - Alabama’s first-string quarterback, Joe Namath, has been suspended from the team, Coach Paul Bryant said last night....

Dec 9, 2023

Bills Crush Jets, 45-14, as Gilchrist Scores Five Touchdowns

Dec. 9, 1963 - All season long, this has been one of the questions most often asked around the American Football League — what’s wrong...

Dec 2, 2023

Jets Hand Chiefs First Shutout Loss in Franchise History

Dec. 2, 1963 - The New York Jets accomplished something yesterday before 18,124 chilled fans at the Polo Grounds that no other team had...

Nov 30, 2023

Jets Draft Defensemen

Nov. 30, 1963 - The New York Jets concentrated on defense today in the American Football League draft with coach Weeb Ewbank making five...

Nov 27, 2023

Jets’ Coach Weeb Ewbank Speaks Out

Nov. 27, 1963 - Weeb Ewbank, coach of the New York Jets, had a warning today for any college football player who may come his way. The...

Nov 21, 2023

Mets to Open Shea Stadium April 17

Nov. 21, 1963 - Barring unforeseen developments, the New York Mets will play their first game of baseball at Shea Stadium in Flushing...

Nov 20, 2023

Werblin Encouraged by Jets’ Ticket Sales for New Shea Stadium

Nov. 20, 1963 - The New York Jets, even without a real concerted pitch, have already sold more than 5,500 season tickets for next season,...

Sep 28, 2023

Jets Win Tough One Over Raiders at Polo Grounds

Sept. 28, 1963 - Alert defensive ball enabled the New York Jets to redeem an early 0-7 count against them and hang on for a 10-7 victory...

Sep 19, 2023

Newly Christened New York Jets Look Forward to Polo Grounds Opener

Sept. 19, 1963 - The New York Jets play for the first time in their home city on Sunday. The opposition is fearsome — the Houston Oilers...

Sep 8, 2023

Patriots Shoot Down Jets at Alumni Stadium

Sept. 8, 1963 - New York’s franchise in the American Football League changed owners and name, but there are still problems — especially...

Aug 25, 2023

Raiders Destroy Jets in Exhibition Game

Aug. 25, 1963 - The Raiders, getting good performances from quarterbacks Cotton Davidson (pictured with coach Al Davis) and Tom Flores,...

Aug 20, 2023

Raiders-Jets Game in Alabama Canceled Over Segregated Seating

Aug. 20, 1963 - Al Davis (left with Art Powell), coach of the American Football League’s Oakland Raiders, expressed disappointment over...

Apr 15, 2023

Ewbank Appointed Coach and G.M. of Newly Christened New York Jets of AFL

Apr. 15, 1963 - Wilbur (Weeb) Ewbank (center) was appointed today coach and general manager of New York’s American Football League team...

Mar 19, 2023

New Owner of New York Titans Optimistic on AFL Club’s Future

Mar. 19, 1963 - New York has the promise of another first-class professional football team that might rival the New York Giants, in the...

Mar 15, 2023

AFL’s New York Titans Are Sold

Mar. 15, 1963 - The New York Titans of the American Football League were sold by Harry Wismer (pictured right in 1960 with Sammy Baugh...

Jan 1, 2023

Namath Powers Crimson Tide to Orange Bowl Victory Over Oklahoma; President Attends

Jan. 1, 1963 - Joe Namath, operating behind a lightning-fast line, pitched and raced Alabama to a 17-0 Orange Bowl victory over ill-fated...

Sep 25, 2021

Dorow of New York Titans Top QB in American Football League

Sept. 25, 1961 - New York Titans Quarterback Al Dorow (pictured right during the coin toss before an exhibition game last month)...

Aug 19, 2021

Titans Beat Patriots, 17-7, in AFL Exhibition Game

Aug. 19, 1961 - A crowd of 73,916, all presumably well fed, saw the New York Titans defeat the Boston Patriots, 17-7, today in an...